East St. Louis, IL · St. Clair County

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Residential Demolition Permit Application

Property owners and contractors use this application to request a permit to demolish a residential building with fewer than four units in East St. Louis.

What this form is

This application is for demolishing a residential building with fewer than four units; a commercial application is required if the site will be used for a nonresidential purpose. It asks for the demolition address, parcel ID, building type, future property use, and owner and contractor contact information and signatures. The applicant agrees to clear the site and complete listed utility and site-safety work.

Who needs it

Property owners and contractors seeking to demolish a residential building with fewer than four units in East St. Louis need this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form does not provide a submission address or contact method.

About notarization

The form has no notary block; the property owner and contractor sign, and the city records approval and permit dates.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the residential demolition permit application for East St. Louis.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Fill in the demolition address, parcel ID, building type, future property use, and owner and contractor details and signatures.

  3. 3

    Review Demolition Requirements

    Review the listed utility, site-clearing, and safety requirements, including advance notice to adjacent property owners.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Residential Demolition Permit Application?
No. The form has no notary block; the property owner and contractor sign, and the city records approval and permit dates.
Who can use this demolition permit application?
The application is for demolition of a residential building with fewer than four units. The form says to use a commercial application if the future site use is not residential.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for the demolition address, parcel ID, building type, future property use, and the property owner's and contractor's names, addresses, phone numbers, and signatures.
How do I submit the demolition permit application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form does not provide a submission address or contact method.

Need something notarized?

This Residential Demolition Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.